Metcalfe Community Fails Health Inspection - Chicago School

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EXIT DOOR #7 AND PRE-K ROOM DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM CORNERS OF DOORS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX IN ELECTRICAL ROOM NEAR KITCHEN, AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, DRY STORAGE, OFFICE, AND SURROUNDING HALLWAY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. PEST CONTROL LOG MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: NO HOT OR TEMPERED WATER AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND WASHBOWL IN PRE-K ROOM, BOTH WASHBOWLS IN SECOND FLOOR MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT/TEMPERED WATER AT HAND SINKS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. WASHBOWL IN SECOND FLOOR WOMEN WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR WASHBOWL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Poor ventilation causes condensation that can drip contaminants into food.

Adequate ventilation required in all areas.

Mechanical ventilation where needed; Hoods over cooking equipment; Filters cleaned regularly; Air flows from clean to less clean areas.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL WATER FOUNTAINS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NEAR LUNCH ROOM.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOMS NEAR LUNCH ROOM.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.